HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-08-12 Ordinance 4367ORDINANCE NO. 4367
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 TO
PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR A SEASONAL JOBS
FOR THE HOMELESS PILOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article
III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Council on June
24, 1996 did adopt a budget for fiscal year 1996-97; and
WHEREAS, a committee studying options relative to homeless
people and those at risk of becoming homeless has identified a need
for employment opportunities for such people; and
WHEREAS, various local nonprofit organizations have
demonstrated that such employment opportunities can increase the
skills of people who are homeless and lead to increased self-
sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, citizens and merchants have indicated their desire to
see a cleaner downtown area, as well as cleaner community facilities
and parks; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that a pilot program be established
that will provide employment opportunities to people who are
homeless by employing them through a temporary agency and then
assigning them to various city work details, thus also addressing
resident concerns regarding cleanliness in the downtown area,
community facilities, and parks; and
WHEREAS, the pilot program is estimated to cost $26,160, and
City Council authorization is needed to amend the 1996-97 budget to
appropriate the funds for the program,, as hereinafter set forth.
SECTION 1. The sum of Twenty Six Thousand One Hundred Sixty
Dollars ($26,160) is hereby appropriated to non -salary expenses in
the Human Services Functional Area in the Community Services
Department, and the Budget Stabilization Reserve is correspondingly
reiuced.
SECTION 2. This transaction will reduce the Budget
Stabilization Reserve from $15,900,782 to $15,874,622.
SECTION 3. As specified in Section 2.28,080(a) of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, a two-thirds vote of the City Council is
required to adopt this ordinance.
SECTION 4. The Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby finds
that this is not a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act and, therefore, no environmental impact assessment is
necessary.
SECTION 5. As provided in Section 2.04.350 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code, this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: August 12, 1996
AYES: ANDERSEN, HUBER, KNISS, ROSENBAUM, SIMITIAN, WHEELER
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ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: FAZZINO, MCCOWN, SCHNEIDER
ATTEST:
City Clelt
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Senior Asst. City Attorney
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APPROVED:
Deputy City Manager,
Administrative Services
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Director of Community Services